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Project Lead - Financial Capability - Sydney / Melbourne

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand

Our strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role advancing in it. It also speaks to the positive impact we will deliver to support women, girls and families to be safe, secure, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them. We work to advance equity and social justice and support our communities to thrive.

We seek to increase economic participation and wellbeing, to build resilience, improve safety and bring about system change. We offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family violence support, parenting programs and playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

About the role

  • Part time 0.6-.8 FTE, Fixed term until 30 December 2022
  • Hybrid model of WFH and either Sydney or Melbourne sites
  • Salary. Level 7.1 $100,262 (plus super and salary packaging)

Firmer Foundations is Good Shepherd’s flagship financial capability program and is currently operating in NSW only. It supports women to be more confident with their money through a strength based, trauma informed coaching program. We have expansion plans to extend the program into a multi-state program, supporting more clients and community sector workers with this financial capability coaching program The Project Lead will take ownership of this Firmer Foundations program.

About you

You will have experience with:

  • Managing programs including budgets, reporting and risk management
  • Financial capability programs (essential)
  • Not-for-profit organisation or working with not-for-profits is essential
  • Leading a small team of skilled professionals
  • Formal qualifications in project management, business OR equivalent demonstrated experience of 5+ years
  • A satisfactory National Police Check
  • A satisfactory International Police Check (if you have resided outside of Australia within the last 5 years)
  • A current Employee Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) or state equivalent

Why Good Shepherd?

At Good Shepherd, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Benefits include:

  • Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
  • Paid study leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
  • Additional purchased annual leave
  • Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
  • Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
  • Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

To find out more about the role and to review the position description please explore our website: https://goodshep.org.au/careers-with-us/

In line with various State Government's COVID-19 health and safety requirements, Good Shepherd’s assessment and induction processes may be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Culture Team in collaboration with hiring managers will work with you to find the most appropriate method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.

A position description is attached.

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